DNA sequence
ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ ˈsiːkwəns
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Definition of DNA sequence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

biologyTECH.order of nucleotides in a DNA moleculeTECH.
  • The DNA sequence was analyzed to find mutations.
  • Scientists mapped the DNA sequence of the ancient fossil.
  • Errors in the DNA sequence can lead to diseases.
genetic code
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Expressions with DNA

selfish DNAn.
DNA that replicates without benefiting the host organism
Selfish DNA can increase its copies in the genome.
in the DNAadj.
fundamental part of someone's identity or nature
Creativity is in the DNA of the company.
in one's DNAadj.
naturally present in someone or something
Creativity is in his DNA.
DNA testn.
procedure to determine biological relationships
They took a DNA test to confirm paternity.
it's in the DNAexp.
innate characteristic that defines someone or something
Caring for others, it's in the DNA of every good nurse.
DNA testingn.
analysis of DNA to identify individuals
DNA testing helped solve the crime.

Expressions with sequence

out of sequenceadj.
not in the correct or expected order
The slides were out of sequence during the presentation.
key sequencen.
ordered set of keys pressed to perform a specific action
Use the key sequence Ctrl+C to copy the selected text.
opening sequencen.
first connected group of scenes in a film or show
The opening sequence showed the city before the disaster happened.
title sequencen.
designed opening part of a video showing its name and main credits
The movie's title sequence used bold colors and fast cuts to grab attention.
chronological sequencen.
events arranged by time from first to last
The book follows a chronological sequence of historical events.
in logical sequenceadv.
in an order that makes sense and is easy to follow
She explained the steps in logical sequence.
in proper sequenceadv.
following the correct order of steps or events
Make sure to assemble the parts in proper sequence.
sequence numbern.
number used to show position of an item in an ordered series
Each packet carries a unique sequence number to ensure correct ordering during transmission.
control sequencen.
ordered set of commands or signals that direct how a system behaves
The programmer modified the control sequence to change the robot's speed.
sequence controln.
control of the order in which actions or steps happen in a process
Proper sequence control prevents machines from starting in the wrong order.

Terms related to DNA sequence

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allelechromosomegenegenomemutationreplicationtranscriptiontranslation

Terms with DNA sequence included in their meaning

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DNA fingerprintn.
genetics
DNA sequence used to establish family relationships
coden.
biology
genetic sequence in DNA
editv.
biology
alter the DNA sequence of a chromosome
editn.
genetic change
alteration to the DNA sequence
markern.
biology
gene or DNA sequence for identification
cloningn.
genetics
production of a copy of a sequence of DNA
enhancern.
biology
DNA sequence increasing gene transcription
epigeneticadj.
gene regulation
involving heritable changes in gene activity not from DNA sequence

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  1. French:séquence d'ADN, ...
  2. German:DNA-Sequenz, ...
  3. Italian:sequenza del DNA, ...
  4. Spanish:secuencia de ADN, ...
  5. Portuguese:sequência de ADN, ...
  6. Chinese:DNA序列, ...
  7. Japanese:DNA配列, ...
  8. Arabic:تَسَلْسُل دنا, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֶצֶף דִּי-אָן-אַי, ...
  10. Russian:последовательность ДНК, ...
  11. Ukrainian:послідовність ДНК, ...
  12. Hindi:डीएनए अनुक्रम, ...

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